Curtain hanger for casement windows



Se t; 23., 1924. 1,509,098

M. N. CALLENDER CURTAIN HANGER FOR CASEMENT WINDOWS Original Filed 22.1921 Patented Sept. 23, 1924-.

v NITED srares MONROE N. OALLENDER, OF LOS ANG-ELES, CALIFORNIA.

CURTAIN HANGER FOR CASEMENT WINDOWS.

Application filed November 22, 1921, Serial No. 516,948.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MONROE N. CALLEN- ieni, a'citizen of the UnitedStates, residing 'at Los Angeles. in the county of Los Angeles, State ofCalifornia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in CurtainHangers for CasementiVindows, of which the following is 'aspecification.

This invention has to do with a curtain hanger for a door or for awindow such as is ordinarily known as a casement window. In thefollowing specification I refer to the invention as applied to a typicalcasement window but do not thereby limit the invention to suchapplication as it is obviously aplicable to various other situations as,for instance, to'doors, covers of various kinds, etc.

Heretofore curtain hangers for casement windows have been carried whollyby the swinging part or window. It has been impractical to extend ahanger so that the curtain extends over the casing which carries thewindow as it would interfere with the opening of the window.

The present invention provides a curtain hanger for a casement window,or the like, which will carry a curtain so that it covers the window andalso extends over the casing in which the window is carried, and whichdoes not interfere in any way with the operation of the window. Thedevice comprises a rod part which carries the curtain, brackets for therod part, one mounted on the window and one mounted on the casing, meansfor allowing mo -rement between the rod member and brackets so that thesupporting of the rod member by the brackets is not affected bvmovingthe window so that the spacing of the brackets varies, andmeans forholding the window against operation.

A distinctive feature of the invention is the extreme simplicity of thedevice both as to construction and operation. The device comprises avery few simple. inexpen sive partsand operates very simply withoutdisturbing the curtain carried by it.

The various objects and features of the invention will be best and morefully under stood from the following detailed description of a typicalpreferred embodiment of the invention throughout which reference is hadto the accompanying drawings in which- 1 is a perspective view of theupper portion of a casement window including a Renewed August 5, 1924.

window hinged in the casing, and showing a curtain hanger embodying oneform of the present invention. Fig. 1 is a view similar to 1 showinganother form of the invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail sectionalview taken as indicated by line 2-2 on Fig. 1; and Fig. 3 is an enlargeddetail section taken as indicated by line 3--3 on Fig. 2; Fig. 4; is anenlarged detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 44 on Fig.2; Fig. is a view similar to Fig. 4 showing the other form ofconstruction; and Fig. 6 is a view taken as indicated by line 6 6 onFig. 1

In the drawings numeral 10 designates the window casing and numerals 11designate windows which are mounted or hung in the casing 10. The window11 are mounted in the casing 10 by hinges 12 so that they swing aboutvertical axes. The construction and arrangement which I have illustratedin the drawings is one more or less common to ordinary casement windows,to French doors, and the like. The windows 11 which I have shown in thedrawings each comprise a frame or sash 13 and a glass panel 14 carriedin the sash 13. It is one of the vertical or side parts of the sash ofeach window that is connected to the casing 10 by the hinges 12.

The form of curtain hanger shown in Fig. 1 comprises, generally, acurtain carrying rod 16, a bracket 1711101111118Cl on the casing 10 tosupport one end of the rod 16, and. a bracket 17 mounted on the sash 13of the window to support the other end of the rod 16.

'The rod 16 is preferably formed of two telescoping parts 18 and 19. Therod 16 is formed in this manner so that it can be adjusted as to lengthor so that it can vary in length 'upon operation of the window ashereinafter stated.

The bracket 17 shown in. Figs. 1, 2 and 3 comprises a plate part 20adapted to be attached to the casing 10 by suitable screws 21, or thelike, and a flange 22 which projects outwardly from the plate 20. Inaccordance with the invention rod 16 is connected to the bracket 17 sothat it can be swung rela-. tive to the bracket by a vertical. axis. Theflange 22 is formed with a round opening 23 and a projection 24 extendsfrom the rod 16 in a direction transverse of the longitudiual axis ofthe rod and is arranged to xtend downwardly through the opening 2 111proje tion. 24 urns in the p ng upon opeifation of the window ashereinafter described. In practice the projection 21 may be formed bysimply bending the end portion of one of the parts of the rod 16, saythe part 18, so that it extends transversely of the longitudinal axis ofthe rod, as clearly illustrated throughout the drawmg.

The bracket 17v comprises a plate part 26 attached to the sash 1.3 01"the door or win dow 11 by suitable screws 27, and a body part 28preferably formed integrally with the plate 26 and provided with avertical opening 29. A. rod 30 is slidably carried in the opening 29,and hook 31 is carried by the rod 30. The rod 36 is adapted to beadjusted longitudinally or vertically in the opening 29 and can be setin any desired position by a suitable set screw carried in body part 28ot' the bracket, as clearly illustrated in Fig. 1 ot the drawings. Thehook 31 is preferably formed at the upper end of the rod 30 and facesupwardly to carry an arm 36 attached to the rod 16. The arm 36 is spacedfrom and extends parallel to the rod 16 and may be attached to the rod16 by a suitable connectingpart 3.7. The arm 36. it will be noted. is atthe end of the rod 16. opposite to. that at which the. projection 24. islocated. The hook 31 may be formed by suitably shaping one end portionof the rod 30 and is shaped so that it securely carries the arm 36 yetallows it to slide freely in a horizontal direction and to pivot thenecessary amount. In accordance with the preferred form of the inventionthe parts 18 and 19 of the rod 16, although slidable relative to eachother, fit together tightly enough so that considerable force isrequired to slide them relative toeach other to adjust the length oi therod 16. With the projection 24 fitting the opening 23 more or lessclosely, and the two rod sections Iitting together more or less tightlyas just described. the rod section 19, which carries the arm 16'.remains in the proper position and will not rot-ate relative to the rodsection 18. which carries the projection 24.

It will be obvious that the bracket 16 may be attached to any desiredpart of the casing 10, that is, at any desiredheight and at a point nearthe outer edge of the casing 11) or comparatively close to the window,and that the brac :et 17 may be attached to any: suitable part 01. thewindow at substantially the same height as the bracket 17. ld ith thebracket 17 mounted at approxi mately the same height as the bracket 17,the rod' 30 can be adjusted so that the rod 16 is level. To arrangehangings or a curtain on the rod 16 therod may be detached from thebrackets by lifting; the arm 36 out of the hook 31 and the projection 24out of the opening 23;. Then the curtain is on. the rod,

' the red a be e y asily a dwiwen r replaced by lowering-- theprojection into the opening 23 and replacing the arm 36 in the hook 81.lVith the brackets located substantially as illustrated in the drawingsa curtain carried by the rod 16 may be arranged to extend completelyacross the window and to extend across av portion of the casing 10. Whenthe window is swung on its hinges 12 the projection 24 turns in the opening 23 and the arm 36 slides in the hook 31. The rod 16 does not vary inlength when the window swings, the variation in distance between thebrackets being allowed or compensated for by the sliding of the arm 36in the hook 31, so the curtain carried by the rod is not disturbed inany way. It may be here pointed out that in accordance with the broaderaspect of the invention the bracket. 17 might be a bracket similar tothe bracket 17 and the two parts of the rod; 16 might be freelytelescoping, in which case the variation in distance between thebrackets upon. swinging of the door would be allowed by telescoping ofthe parts of the rod.

The preferred form of the invention provides means in the curtain hangerfor holding' the window in whatever position it may be left. This meansmay be provided in connection with either or both of the brackets whichsupport the curtain rod. In'Fig. 5 and in connection with the window atthe right in Fig. 1 I show a spring clip 40 carried by the rod 30, whichis adjustably car ried by the bracket 17 in place of the open hookillustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 4. The clip 10 may comprise two pieces ofspring metal, or the like, connected by a screw 11 and having oppositelycurved jaw parts 42 adapted to grip and hold the arm 36 of the rod 16,and oppositely curved parts 13 which form a socket for the reception ofthe upper end of the rod 30. The arm 36 is adapted to be carried more orless tightly between the jaws 42 of the clip 40 so that sliding of the.arm in the jaws, and thertore movement of the window, is yieldinglyresisted.

In Figs. 1 and 6 I show a form of brackct 19 which may beemployed inplace of the form 01 bracket 17 hereinabove described. The bracket 17,proper, has a plate part 20 adapted to attach to the casing 10 and twospaced flange parts 22 and 22". The upper flange 22 is provided with anopening: which rotatably carries the pro jection 24 which extends fromthe rod 16. while the lower flange 22 is formed with a square opening!which slidably carriesa square rod 50. A plate 51 is secured to the endof the projection 24- so that it faces downwardly and a plate 52 issecured. to the upper end of the rod 50 so that it facesupwardly. A.spring; 55 is arranged between the fiana'e 22" and the plate 52 so thatthe plate 52is. normally yieldingly held up in engagement with the plateThe engaging faces of the plates 51 and 52 may be formed with teeth 56as I have illustrated in the drawings. The lower portion of the rodextends downwardly from. the flange is normally holding the plate 52 inen gagement with the plate 51 causes the proection 24 to be held againstrotation in the flange 22 and therefore holds the window against beingswung. In practice the con struction just described can be made toeither positively hold the window against being swung or to yieldinglyhold it against being swung. It it is desired to positively hold thewindow against being swung the teeth 56 on the plates 51 and 52 can bemade so that the plates cannot slip relative to each other and thespring 55 can be made strong enough so that the plates will not becomeseparatedunless the rod 50 is positively pulled down by the operator. Ifit is desired that the window be yieldingly held against being swung theteeth 56 may be eliminated or may be made so that the plates can sliprelative to each other and the spring 55 can be made so that the platesare held together in a manner to offer the desired resistance. At anytime when it is desired to swing the window freely the operator canrelease the holding means by pulling the rod 50 downwardly against theresistance spring 55 so that the plates 51 and 52 are disengaged. Itwill be obvious of course, that either the construction shown in Fig. 5or that shown in Fig. 6, or both the constructions shown in Fig. 5 andFig. 6. may be used as may be desired or as circumstances may require.

The screw 41 is preferably a clamping screw which can be operated to setthe jaws on the arm so that the arm 36 cannot be moved. In other wordsthe screw 41 forms means-for setting the clip on the arm 36 and forregulating the gripping of the arm 36 by the clip.

In practice the various joints in the device may be made more or lesstight so that they resist movement and thereby act to hold the windowagainst movement. For instance, a form of the invention such as I haveillustrated Fig. 1 can be made to hold the window against being freelymoved by making the projection 24- fit rather tightly in the opening 23and by making the arm tit rather tightly in the hook 31.

Having described only a typical form of my invention, I do not wish tolimit myself to the details hereinaloove set forth, but wish to reserveto myself any changes or variations that may appear to those skilled andthat may fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described a preferred form of my invention, I claim:

l. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain rarryingrod movably carried by the brackets to allow swinging of the window, andleasable means for holding the rod against movement relative to thebrackets.

2. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod, means pivotally attaching the rod to one bracket, and meansslidably attaching the rod to the other bracket, said last mentionedmeans comprising, a horizontal arm attached to the rod so that it isspaced from the rod and extends parallel to the rod, and a part carriedby the bracket to slidably carry the arm.

3. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including. two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain. carryingrod, means pivotally attaching the rod to one bracket, and meansslidably attaching the rod to the other bracket. said last mentionedmeans comprising, an arm attached to the rod so that it is spaced fromthe rod and extends parallel to therod, and a clip carried by thebracket to trictionally grip the arm.

4. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window Ifivotallymounted in the casing including, two brackets. onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window. arcurtain carryingrod. means pivotally attaching the rod to one bracket. and meansslidably attaching the rod to the other bracket. said last mentionedmeans comprising, an arm attached to the rod so that it is spaced fromthe rod and extends parallel to the rod. a supporting rod adjustablycarried by the bracket, and a part carried by the supporting rod toslidably carry the arm.

5. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination witha casing and awindow pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain can ryingrod, means slidably connecting the rod to one of the brackets. the otherbracket having a flange with an. opening, a pro jection on the rodrotatably carried in the opening, and releasable means for holding theprojection against rotation in the opening.

6. A curtain hanger adapted to be used int) in combination with a casingand a window pivotally mounted in the casing includlng, two brackets,one mounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtaincarrying rod, means slidably connecting the rod to one of the brackets,means rotatably connecting the rod with the other bracket, and means atthe last mentioned means for releasably yieldingly holding theprojection against operation relative to the brackets.

7. A curtain hanger adapted to becuserl in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod, means connecting the rod to one of the b'ackets and'means rotatablycon necting the rod with the other bracket ineluding a projection on therod rotatably carried in an opening in the bracket, two plates, oneattached to the projection, an operating rod carrying the other plate sothat it is engageable with the first mentioned plate, the operating rodbeing movable longitudinally only, and a spring normally holding theplate carried by the operating rod so that it is in engagement with theplate carried by the projection.

8-. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, a bracket mounted onthe window, a member adjustably carried by said bracket, a spring clipcarried by said member, a bracket mounted on the casing, said lastmentioned bracket having a vertical opening, a curtain carrying rod, anarm connected to one end of the rod so that it is spaced from andextends parallel to the rod, the arm being slidably frictionally grippedby the clip, a projection at the-other end of the rod extendingdownwardly through the opening in the last mentioned bracket, a platemounted on the projection so that it faces downwardly, a verticallydisposed operating rod carried by said last mentioned bracket below theprojection and so that it is movable longitudinally only, a platemounted on the upper end of the operating rod, and a spring arranged tonormally hold the operating rod up so that the plate carried by it bearsagainst the plate carried by the projection.

9. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod, means pivotally attaching the rod to one bracket, and meansslidably attaching the rod to the other bracket, said last mentionedmeans comprising, an arm attached to the rod so that it is spaced fromthe rod and extends parallel to the rod, a clip carried by the bracketto frictionally grip the arm, and means for regulating the grippingaction of the clip.

10. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod, means pivotally attaching the rod to one bracket, and meansslidablyattaching the rod to the other bracket, said last mentioned meanscomprising, anarm attached to the rod so that-it is spaced from the rodand extends parallel to the rod, a clip carried by the bracket tofrictionally grip the arm, and a clamping screw in connection with theclip for regulating the gripping action of the clip.

11. A'curtain hanger adaptedto be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets,- onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod movably carried by the brackets to allow swinging of the window, andreleasable means for holding the rod against movement relative to thebrackets, said means including a releasable friction device at one ofthe brackets.

12. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda'window pivotally mounted in the casingincluding, two brackets, onemounted on the window and one mounted on the casing, a curtain carryingrod, means whereby the rod is supported by the brackets, one of saidmeans including a horizontal arm attached to the rod, said arm beingsliolably carried by the bracket. c s

13. A curtain hanger adaptedto be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing includin two brackets, onemounted on the window and one mounted, on the casing, a curtain carryingrod, means whereby the rod is supported by the brackets, one of saidmeans including an arm attached to the rod at one end of the rod andhaving a horizontal part spaced from the rod and extending, parallel tothe rod toward the other end of the rod, said part being slidablycarried by the bracket.

14. A curtain hanger adapted to be used in combination with a casing anda window pivotally mounted in the casing including, two brackets, onemounted on the casing and one mounted on the window, a curtain carryingrod, means connecting the rod to the brackets, one of said meansincluding a part in connection with the rod rotatably carried by thebracket, and releasable means for holding said part against rotation.

In witness that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto subscribed my namethis 14th day of November, 1921.

MONROE N. CALLENDER.

